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Cucumber vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cucumber and Cauliflower

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Fiber in Cauliflower is higher than in Cucumber.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 50% more than Cucumber.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Cauliflower, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.4%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +35%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Copper ~0.039mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 6.3% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +417.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +638.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~15.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.4%
Contains more FatsFats +154.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Water ~92.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +580%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.031g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +23.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +11.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cucumber Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 15kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Protein 0.65g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.11g 0.28g Cauliflower
Vitamin C 2.8mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 3.13g 2.97g Cucumber
Carbs 3.63g 4.97g Cauliflower
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Cauliflower
Calcium 16mg 22mg Cauliflower
Potassium 147mg 299mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.28mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Sugar 1.67g 1.91g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 2g Cauliflower
Copper 0.041mg 0.039mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 44mg Cauliflower
Sodium 2mg 30mg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 0IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.079mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 16.4µg 15.5µg Cucumber
Folate 7µg 57µg Cauliflower
Choline 6mg 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.13g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.031g Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.019mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.029mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.029mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.006mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.022mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.01mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.87g 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.